Lough Cutra Castle 10k & Half Marathon
2019-05-26
*** Use the code LCT19RUNIRELAND to get €10 off your race entry ***
Lough Cutra Castle in Gort is the backdrop to this action-packed weekend of triathlon racing in Gort, Co. Galway. This first race of the Castle Triathlon series in 2019 sets the scene for a competitive and fun series, hosted within the beautiful grounds of the Castle and surrounding area of stunning South Galway.

The 10k & Half Marathon form part of the Multisport Festival, introduced as the Castle Run Series for the first time last year to the line up of exciting events taking place over the racing weekend.
The Castle Run Series was very popular in 2018 and is expected to reach capacity early on for 2019. Runners enjoyed the fabulous private estate at Lough Cutra Castle providing runners of all abilities with the opportunity to enjoy an off-road, scenic and stunning course which has previously only been open to athletes participating in one of the triathlon events taking place over the weekend. To book your place for 2019 click HERE
Triathlon Events
All of the triathlon races at Lough Cutra Castle kick-off by launching into an open-water swim in the lake, transitioning to the bike route which circumnavigates Lough Cutra itself with The Half Iron Gauntlet cycle taking in the beautiful and breathtaking Burren National Park whilst the run features a mixed terrain in the stunning surroundings of the Castle.
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon has been awarded three races on the Triathlon Ireland Major Events Calendar including; A National Series Standard Triathlon, the fast and furious National Mixed Relay Club Championships and the National Middle Distance Aquabike Championships in 2019.

This year’s event promises to be an amazing festival of triathlon & multisport with events of various distances to test those chasing a personal best and embrace those who are dipping their toes into the sport of triathlon for the very first time.
Back in 2019

In 2018 we introduced our Castle Run Series and Castle Swim Series which saw swimmers and runners enjoy the fun of racing a single sport amidst the full-on atmosphere of a busy triathlon festival.

Swim only events will be held once again with three swim only distances; 1 mile, 2.5km and 5km, suitable for those wishing to dip their toes into the sport of open water swimming or test their open water swim ability over a longer distance.
New For 2019
The much anticipated Triathlon and Multisport Festival introduces three new race formats in 2019 with options for both sprint and standard distances across all three events. These events offer athletes the opportunity to pick their strongest two disciplines and race in their preferred format. Introducing to the schedule for 2019
Aquabike- Swim & Bike
Aquathlon Swim & Run
Duathlon – Run, Bike Run

There are a host of junior races on offer for the aspiring young athlete across the weekend so come with the family and fanclub, enjoy the racing and festival atmosphere regardless of age or ability and make Lough Cutra your destination race in 2019.

There is something for everyone at Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon & Multi-Sport festival in 2019, check out all the details on www.loughcutratri.ie Use the code LCT19RUNIRELAND to get €10 off your race entry.
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Uganda Marathon with Self Help Africa
2019-05-26 08:00 - 2019-06-03 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Join Self Help Africa on a week-long trip to Uganda, the pearl of Africa, in May 2019.
On this trip you will travel to beautiful, remote rural villages, meet inspirational and resilient people that Self Help Africa are working with and have the opportunity to run the race of a lifetime at the Uganda Marathon.
The Uganda Marathon is based in Masaka, a city in central Uganda, and the route winds around the hills on the outskirts of the city. There are half marathon and 10km routes also available, which are suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
The stunning scenery, hills and beautiful rolling terrain make the achievement of a PB on this route unlikely but you can definitely try!
